[norcalfocus01]

I know I had to get new nuts for mine.. I couldn't get a socket in the lug hole. Maybe he had the same issue?

No what they're talking about is the angle of the mating surface between the lug and wheel.

I had that same problem with my wheels tho Mike.

 

[Wobb]

OHHHH okay. I get it now.

 

[Ataru]

What was wrong with using these Jason?

Well, for one, they are gold, and I don't want gold lugs on these wheels.
Second, they are way too long. I want to lugs to be almost invisible, not drawing the attention.

 

[Ataru]

The Koseis reached their destination today. It sounded like the new owner was quite happy with the wheels once he got them.

The stock SVTF shift knob is back in Sonic now. I need it in there to match the Focus RS ebrake handle I have coming.

Now the plan is to find a 6 speed shift knob like the new Boss shift knob, but in all aluminum and not black.

 

[Hal3st0rm]

The Koseis reached their destination today. It sounded like the new owner was quite happy with the wheels once he got them.

The stock SVTF shift knob is back in Sonic now. I need it in there to match the Focus RS ebrake handle I have coming.

Now the plan is to find a 6 speed shift knob like the new Boss shift knob, but in all aluminum and not black.

Currently out of stock, but here you go. http://www.americanmuscle.com/satin-6speed-shiftknob.html#fitment

Or if you want to go the ebay route, this one is billet and not satin. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2013-M.../290727134652?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b0b005bc&vxp=mtr

 

[hEaT]

But those shouldn't be 60 degree nuts.

Most open end aluminum nuts are 45s from what I've found.

A lot of the ones I've seen have been 60* since that's the US standard. I know my McGuard are. Looking at a few catalogs, I've seen a lot of manufacturers that offer both styles, both open and closed.

XR/RS style on the left, USDM Focus on the right:

Jeff may have some NOS ones here:

http://www.merkurmidwest.com/catalog/i466.html

 

[Ataru]

New Focus RS ebrake installed with stock SVTF shift knob back in:

I have a new shift knob coming next week to replace the stock shifter. One that will look better with the RS ebrake handle.

 

[bringler26]

How much was your rs ebrake handle? I kind of want one to match my shift knob.

EDIT: found it on batinc's website for $66.

 

[Ataru]

I paid $40 shipped for a used one. It's best to mount the handle on an SVTF base that way you have a silver handle and silver button. The RS base has a black button.

 

[bringler26]

Thanks, I'll have to see what I can find. I need to get a center console back into my car first. I'll have to figure out how to make it work with the shift base risers I got from a friend. Your car is looking great Jason! The RS wheels are going to look kick ass!

 

[barryf1fan]

I'm ready for Tuesday Jase!!! Can't wait to see all the goodies!

 

[MattZTS]

Brings me back to when I took my road test. It was in my dads Neon first and last time I ever drove a Neon lol

 

[Wobb]

I saw pictures of something really awesome....

 

[fuhfuh.]

Nice, I used to have a RS e-brake handle on my Focus. That was one of my favorite parts of the car.

 

[Ataru]

 

[The Chukker]

Re: Sonic the SVT Focus - RS Wheels are on!

Looks really really really, really good Jason. Great job.

 

[Wobb]

Re: Sonic the SVT Focus - RS Wheels are on!

Sonic just got SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much sexier!!!!!!!!!

 

[trailbikerider]

Re: Sonic the SVT Focus - RS Wheels are on!

Those wheels are absolutely PERFECT on your car Jason, I love them. :wub:

 

[foci-runner]

Re: Sonic the SVT Focus - RS Wheels are on!

How can I say that your car is now officially "sex on wheels" when it was indeed the wheels that made the car look like sex on wheels?- I am confused.... Regardless I am both envious and happy for you. It looks even better in person. 18's were made for these cars IMO.

 

[svt4d]

Re: Sonic the SVT Focus - RS Wheels are on!

Very nice, was skeptical... But It looks great